Monday, 30 September 2013

"Allah has made the whole universe nourishment not
only
for the body but for the mind and spirit as well so that we can
worship Allah not only with our body but also with our mind and spirit.
However many Muslims today can only see the physical or outer
layer of
information of the universe and they end up worshipping Allah only with
their
body. This is not true servitude ('uboodiyyah) to Allah and is going
against the teachings (millah) of Ibraheem (AS) and the practice
(sunnah) of our Prophet Muhammad (SAW)"- Shaykh Dr Mohammad Akram Nadwi

Proper nourishment is essential for the balanced
development of a child. But today the whole world is mostly concerned
(if at all) about just one type of development - the physical
development of a child. Even this is sometimes compromised by the
economic interests of nations, multinational corporations and the media.
For example it is so common these days to see horrible junk food
advertisements targeted at children. Moreover when it comes to
intellectual (mind) and spiritual (heart) development no one has a clue
about them. Even the educational establishments which traditionally were
focusing on intellectual and spiritual development of human beings have
totally lost their way and are now only concerned about the physical
development by helping people acquire skills, certificates and degrees
so that they could earn a livelihood. So it is no wonder that despite
the advancements in science and technology the well-being of the human
is at its lowest with soaring suicide rates, dysfunctional families,
mental health problems, greed and youth unrest.

If this is the state of the world then who is going to properly
nourish the mind, body and spirit of the children? And more importantly
how would that be done? Only if we find answers to these questions and
apply them we can expect to raise righteous, balanced and bright
children in the 21st century.

To explore these questions and more, register today for the groundbreaking seminar Raising A Muslim Child in The 21st Century - Preparing The Leaders of Tomorrow by Shaykh Dr Mohammad Akram Nadwi
to be held in London. Shaykh Dr Mohammad Akram Nadwi
takes a very unique multi-faceted approach to this subject. So register
now without delay to secure your place and benefit from this invaluable
seminar.

Cambridge Islamic Sciences Seminars London Presents

Raising A Muslim Child in The 21st CenturyPreparing The Leaders of Tomorrow

Venue: Queen Mary, University of London - Mile End Road, London, E1 4NS

Online: Worldwide Live & Recorded Access

Parking: Free whole-day parking available

This seminar explores the issues surrounding raising confident, bright and responsible Muslim children in these challenging times and turbulent environment. Priceless lessons will be drawn from the examples of many of the prophets including Ibrahim (AS) and the seal of the prophets Muhammad (PBUH), his family, his companions and the greatest of scholars and leaders to follow in his footsteps. It also features the experience and the deep insight of Shaykh Dr Mohammed Akram Nadwi in raising a Muslim child particularly in the West in this highly informative yet very practical seminar. This is an essential seminar for parents, teachers and anyone involved in the welfare of children. It covers child development & upbringing from an Islamic perspective for people living in the West in a way that has never been covered before. Limited places available, please book as soon as possible.

Features:

Crèche facilities (with play and activities) throughout the seminar at subsidised rates

Thursday, 12 September 2013

The
phrase above is neither an exaggeration nor a marketing gimmick. It is
how people who attended the London seminar with Shaykh Dr Mohammad Akram
Nadwi on the Forty Hadith of Imam an-Nawawi genuinely felt (as you can
see from the testimonials below). It is not surprising nor mysterious
that people felt this way as reading and studying the sayings of the
Prophet (SAW) ought to evoke feelings of the presence of the Prophet
(SAW) and the presence of the Hereafter.

"In
a famous hadith –the Companion Hanzalah says to God’s Messenger words
to the effect: “When I am in your company, the hereafter is vivid to me
as if I were seeing it. But then I return to my wife and children, and
it fades away.” The Prophet does not criticise Hanzala for this weakness
of attention. Rather, he says, this loss of intensity is normal. He
says “There is a time for this, and there is a time for this”. This
hadith is a reminder of another important dimension and major benefit of
hadith study: reading and reflecting upon the hadith, alone or in small
groups, helps us to imagine being in the company of the Prophet, of
hearing his speech, of being in the presence of someone who has full
certainty of God and the hereafter.

Partly for the reason that
Hanzala gives – other preoccupations, distractions -- most people are
not able to read hadith all the time. Most of us are not scholars of
hadith. But our need for hadith is not the less for that. To make it
easier for people to benefit from hadith, a convention became
established among Muslim scholars of compiling short selections from the
hadith. There are many kinds of such selections; one of the most
popular kinds is the Forty Hadith, of which the most famous among
Muslims is Imam Nawawi’s Forty Hadith." - Shaykh Dr Mohammad Akram Nadwi (Introduction to 40 Hadith)

It is a blessing of Allah (SWT) that he makes these opportunities come again and again. Alhamdulillah
we have the repeat of the Forty Hadith Seminar with Shaky Akram Nadwi
this weekend up North in Manchester. Of course it is also available to
join live online from anywhere in the world or if that is not possible
to access the recordings.

If anyone really wants to experience the company of the
Prophet (SAW) then there is no better opportunity than learning and
reflecting upon the Forty Hadith with and expert of Hadith - Shaykh Dr
Mohammad Akram Nadwi. You will also be linked to the Prophet (SAW)
through an unbroken chain of narration via Imam An Nawawi.

It is happening this weekend InshaAllah, book your place now.

Forty Hadith of Imam An-NawawiUnderstanding the Essence of IslamIncluding Ijaza linking to the Prophet (SAW)

The Forty Hadith of Imam Nawawi is a classical and timeless collection
of the most important traditions of the Prophet (SAW) giving the essence
of Eeman and Islam. It has always been considered an essential text for
every student of knowledge as the understanding of these ahadith is
fundamental to the belief and practice of a Muslim. This special weekend
seminar on the Forty Hadith provides a unique and unmissable
opportunity to study this important collection in the ideal, traditional
way - with the guidance of an extraordinary teacher, true scholar and
Muhaddith (an expert of Hadith) of our time, who has devoted many years
to the study and research of hadith. Every student will receive a signed
certificate and Ijazah from Shaykh Akram for the Forty Hadith and
hadith musalsal bil-awwaliyyah linking them to the Prophet (SAW).

Features:

Course notes

Central location with easy public transport access and free/affordable whole day parking

Refreshment throughout the day

Interactive question and answer sessions

Overnight accommodation at the Didsbury Mosque for those brothers and sisters who require. (£5 contribution to the mosque)